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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME!......................................................... 2
GENERAL INFORMATION
Our Mission............................................................ 3
Our Values.............................................................. 3
Our Commitment. .................................................... 3
Camper Code. ......................................................... 3
American Camp Association (ACA)........................... 5
Y Camp Objectives. .................................................. 5
Camp Hours ........................................................... 5
Volunteer at the Y ........................................................ 5
Group Assignments and Ratios . ..................................6
Tampa YMCA Financial Assistance .............................6
Meals . ...........................................................................6
Camper Dress Code ..................................................... 7
What To Bring To Day Camp . ........................................ 7
What To Leave At Home . .............................................. 7
Camp Add-Ons ............................................................ 7
General Camp Activities .............................................. 8
Swim Activities . ............................................................ 9
Contacting Camp .........................................................9
Communications From Camp ...................................... 9
Center Leadership ......................................................10
HEALTH & SAFETY
Allergies................................................................ 12
Immunizations ..................................................... 12
Illness/Sick Camper Policy...................................... 12
Medication and Emergencies ............................... 13
PARENT & CAMPER RESPONSIBILITIES
Camp Registration . .....................................................14
Sing-in and Sign-out Policy .......................................14
Behavior Expectations ...............................................15
Program Removal .......................................................15
Parent Expectations . ..................................................15
Character Values ........................................................16
Bullying Policy . ............................................................16
Family and Parent Involvement . .................................16
Explanation of Fees .................................................... 17
Financial Agreement . .................................................. 17
Cancellation Policy ..................................................... 17
Transfer/Change Policy. .............................................. 17
Camp Payment Schedule ............................................18
Credits and Refunds ...................................................18
CAMP SIERRA & CAMP CRISTINA
TRANSPORTATION POLICY ........................19
HIGHLY-TRAINED LEADERS
Our Team................................................................11
Our Screening ..............................................................11
Our Training .................................................................11
Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting . .................................11
Policy on Associates Working
with Campers Outside of Y Time .................................11
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